City of Seasons

Fall in love with Lancaster.

Lancaster is our city. It’s as vibrant as it is quirky with a captivating past and a cultured present. One of England’s Heritage Cities. A creative city. An independent city. A city with a great outdoors. A city to shout about. A small city with a big story to tell.

Learn of old tales from castle prison walls, or take in a play. Follow bygone footsteps along hidden alleyways, or delight in quirky shops. Go to upbeat gigs in old-world pubs, or marvel at the Georgian splendour. Enjoy a great outdoors, or just a great cup of coffee. Get into Lancaster’s vibe, fall in love with its charm. Discover one of England’s Heritage Cities. Discover a small city with a big story. Discover Lancaster.

See and Do

Getting here

Lancaster is easily reached from all over the UK. Just over two hours from London and Edinburgh on the West Coast Line, Lancaster is well served by main line rail.
The M6 motorway (The backbone of Britain) provides quick and convenient car travel to the length of the country. In just over an hour from Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds you could be exploring our beautiful City.